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Getting a metal retainer.
My orthodontist gave me clear retainers. For my top & bottom teeth after I got my braces off.
I don't mind the bottom one cause I don't want the permanent ones.
But I asked her if I could have a metal top one, because I hate replacing the plastic one, because my dog keeps thinking it a chew toy, & because I think the plastic ones look gross.
Also, she's way over priced. All my friends retainers are $150 each. & mine are $300 each. So that's alot of money out of my pocket.
She told me she doesn't "believe" in metal retainers. I told her I DO & I want one. But she won't give me one.
My question:
Is there ANY way I could get a metal retainer? Like from another ortho or something?
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I didn't think that you would have to wear the clear ones all the time. My mom used to work for an orthodontist, and I got braces from him. He used the clear retainers for me at night time when I'm sleeping. But he also used these things called bonded retainers. They go on the back of yor teeth, and their permanent. Sooo. I really so think it depends on the orthodontist. I think the only way you'd be able to get another retainer, is to switch orthodontist. You'd have to ask though. Go to another office, talk about their prices, and see what you can get. If you can, I'd try to find one that offered bonded retainers. They go on the back of your top and bottom teeth, but only the front ones. The reason for that, is that if your teeth shift, the front ones will first. Then, I'd you have the bonded retainers, you can wear the clear ones at night when you sleep. Plus, you won't have anything on your teeth, like plastic or a wire. But just go with the retainer that you like. Call other ortodontic offices. And see what you can get. :)
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